Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Revised standards from The Joint Commission that align with CMS requirements go into effect on July 2.Read More »

Hospitals should have processes in place that continually monitor for specific types of events, thoroughly investigating each occurrence and...Read More »

The American Society for Healthcare Engineering clarified that the CMS has not issued a new requirement regarding the use of power strips in...Read More »

A Syracuse hospital passed an April inspection required after it was cited earlier in the year for failure to protect patients from abuse....Read More »

Fill in the blank: Patients are to be informed about unanticipated outcomes of care by ____________ or ________________.Read More »

The CMS is barring the use of power strips in hospital patient care spaces including operating rooms, patient rooms, and recovery areas.Read More »

Identify three things that are monitored on a continual basis while a patient is receiving anesthesia or moderate to deep sedation.Read More »

The Joint Commission now requires that accredited organizations complete or request extensions for any Plans for Improvement that exceed the...Read More »

Editor's note: In this new feature, BOJ advisor Jodi Eisenberg, MHA, CPHQ, CPMSM, CSHA, manager of accreditation,...Read More »

Rubber wristbands have become a ubiquitous sight in the U.S. Whether supporting a cause or memorializing a friend, these colored wristbands are...Read More »